It's Complicated

Asel Muzafarova

Couples Counsellor & Counselling Psychologist

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Available for new clients
I support couples and individuals who feel distant from each other to reconnect, rebuild trust, and create a new sense of closeness — especially during major life transitions like immigration

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At a glance
Valencia, SpainAvailable online and via text
Last active
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 2 hours

About me

I am a Family Therapist and Systemic Psychotherapist with more than 10 years of professional experience working with couples, families, and individuals. I graduated from one of the leading universities in Moscow and have been trained in modern evidence-based approaches, including Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). In my work, I focus on understanding relationship patterns and helping people find practical ways to navigate crises and make thoughtful decisions about their relationships. Over the years, I have supported families through different stages of life — from the formation of relationships and early parenthood to separation and divorce. I have extensive experience working with complex emotional situations such as loss of connection, infidelity, and relationship uncertainty. I am able to quickly recognize systemic dynamics within a relationship and help partners better understand each other, rebuild trust, and decide whether to stay together or separate in a respectful and conscious way. In addition to my private practice, I have worked in a Family and Child Support Center, where I gained strong experience in parent-child relationships and family transitions. I have also facilitated therapeutic groups for people dealing with love addiction and relationship trauma. Today, a significant part of my work involves supporting couples and individuals living abroad who face challenges related to relocation, loss of social status, career changes, depression, and emotional distance within their relationships.

I speak:

Russian

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Location:

Valencia, Spain

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
Narrative therapyRecommended for those who want to rewrite the way they view their life story and feel more empowered in their personal journey.
Solution-focused therapyRecommended for those who want quick, practical solutions to their problems without focusing too much time on the past.
Systemic ApproachRecommended for those who want to look at how different systems—like family, work, or society—affect their behavior and relationships.
My therapeutic approach is warm, structured, and systemic. I work collaboratively with clients to understand the patterns that shape their relationships and the emotions behind their conflicts. In therapy, I create a safe, non-judgmental space where people can speak honestly, feel heard, and begin to see new possibilities. I combine systemic family therapy with narrative and solution-focused methods to help clients restore connection, rebuild trust, and move through relationship crises with greater clarity and confidence.

Experience

Family Therapist and Psychologist — Private Practice Online / International August 2016 – Present I provide individual, couple, and family therapy focused on emotional well-being and relationship improvement. My work includes supporting clients through life transitions, relationship crises, communication difficulties, and adaptation to change. I design and facilitate psychoeducational workshops on stress management, communication, and personal development. I integrate systemic and narrative approaches in therapeutic and educational settings. Educational Psychologist and Trainer Institute for Social Sciences, RANEPA, Moscow February 2020 – June 2022 Delivered training sessions on psychological well-being, communication, and personal development. Supported students and professionals in stress management and life planning. Participated in educational projects and contributed to programs focused on adaptation and resilience. Psychologist — Family and Child Support Center 2016 - 2020 Provided psychological support to families and children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Worked with parent-child relationships, family conflicts, and crisis situations. Facilitated psychoeducational groups and workshops.

Education

Course: Trauma and Recovery The International Academy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (IAPP) Lecturer: Judith L. Herman, MD (Harvard Medical School) 2025 Training: Narrative Therapy and Complex Experience — Clinical Practice Center for Narrative Psychology and Practice Moscow, Russia 2022 Coaching & Group Work High Performance Team Coaching Erickson Coaching International 2021 Course: Neurobiology of Depression and Trauma Instructor: Ekaterina Vinnik, MD, PhD Lisbon, Portugal 2021 Master’s Degree in Systemic Family Psychotherapy Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow, Russia 2016 Bachelor’s Degree in Economics Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow, Russia 2009

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online & Text

Individual Session

€80 1 hr Online & Text

Family Session

€100 1 hr 20 min Online

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€60 1 hr Online & Text

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Valencia, SpainAvailable online and via text
Last active
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 2 hours
Next available: Jun 9